Brian Gallagher and Kimberly Kayler, both long-time architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry veterans, have published their second book, "Building Business with Social Media."

North Star Stone and Masonry, a leader for top quality brick, block, stone and landscaping materials in Southern Minnesota, has announced the acquisition of Superior Concrete Block Company’s concrete block operation in Mankato, Minnesota, which also includes the distribution of Armorflex erosion control products and landscaping products.

Mr. John Homoelle, director of new technology and regulatory affairs at Michelman, will be one of the presenters at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo, being held June 14 through 17, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

Conventional membrane solutions are often insufficient when confronted with building a large tower in a saturated job site. Treating the foundation of the newly constructed 8th Avenue Residences tower with Penetron Admix turned out to be the ideal solution – with the added bonus of permanent integral waterproofing.

Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA Ltd.) has been recognized for the third year in a row for highest sales by brand with Sphere 1 members, a cooperative of independent tool and fastener distributors. Hitachi received this top award over 94 other Sphere 1 preferred suppliers.

Solo Inc., the world-wide leader and innovator in the production of backpack, hand-held and one-hand compression sprayers, offers saws with the patented iLube engine. The company’s innovative saws are effective for cutting materials such as concrete, steel, asphalt, castings or stone.

To better reflect its versatile application, Custom announces its newly renamed Natural Stone and Large Title Mortar, previously known as Marble, Granite and Travertine mortar. This premium product is part of Custom’s comprehensive family of modified dry-set mortars for large and heavy tile.

Blastrac University’s “Basics in Surface Preparation” training program is geared towards contractors, coatings specifiers and architects/engineers. Class dates for the remainder of 2015 are July 22-24, Sept. 16-18 and Nov. 4-6.

The Wooster Brush Company has announced the redesign and launch of their corporate website www.woosterbrush.com. The renewed site utilizes the company’s 164 years of industry experience to help painters of all skill levels.